Let's be honest, 2020 has not gone the way anyone would have predicted a mere 8 and a half months ago. Now, as I prepare for the upcoming school year, a clear challenge has presented itself - How do I go about teaching students both online and in person (sometimes at the same time in the same class) while keeping them on the same track and providing equal learning opportunities for all? The answer while simple, is expensive. I am seeking donors for 8 Amazon Kindle Fire devices.
With the current pandemic and my school's renaissance status, many students have decreased access to technology in a time where it is imperative for their education. For students who will be attending classes in person, the use of Amazon Kindles in class will allow for collaborative group work while maintaining social distance, virtual lab experiences (no shared lab equipment), and nearly eliminates the need for paper and pencils as most of my students are unable to acquire these materials.
Some examples of activities taught with the use of these kindles will include:
ExploreLearning Gizmos such as graphing skills and identifying nutrients
EdPuzzle videos for bellwork and student need analysis
Nearpod either teacher led or student paced
Access to Canvas, the learning management system for my district
Microsoft Office 365 to create and share PowerPoints, Word Documents, Sway Presentations, and more.
Flipgrid to create short video presentations
Kahoot and other practice platforms to asses understanding of content
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Let's be honest, 2020 has not gone the way anyone would have predicted a mere 8 and a half months ago. Now, as I prepare for the upcoming school year, a clear challenge has presented itself - How do I go about teaching students both online and in person (sometimes at the same time in the same class) while keeping them on the same track and providing equal learning opportunities for all? The answer while simple, is expensive. I am seeking donors for 8 Amazon Kindle Fire devices.
With the current pandemic and my school's renaissance status, many students have decreased access to technology in a time where it is imperative for their education. For students who will be attending classes in person, the use of Amazon Kindles in class will allow for collaborative group work while maintaining social distance, virtual lab experiences (no shared lab equipment), and nearly eliminates the need for paper and pencils as most of my students are unable to acquire these materials.
Some examples of activities taught with the use of these kindles will include:
ExploreLearning Gizmos such as graphing skills and identifying nutrients
EdPuzzle videos for bellwork and student need analysis
Nearpod either teacher led or student paced
Access to Canvas, the learning management system for my district
Microsoft Office 365 to create and share PowerPoints, Word Documents, Sway Presentations, and more.
Flipgrid to create short video presentations
Kahoot and other practice platforms to asses understanding of content
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